From Le Havre Breathtaking Honfleur and Deauville Shore Excursion
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Experience the best of Normandy on this exclusive shore excursion, perfect for cruise ship passengers docking at Le Havre. First, visit the picturesque town of Honfleur, known for its charming harbor, historic Church of Saint Catherine, and rich artistic legacy. Then, explore Deauville, a town renowned for its luxury, chic boutiques, sandy beaches, and iconic racecourse. Enjoy guided tours of both towns, followed by free time to explore at your own pace. Book your spot for an unforgettable day of culture, history, and elegance in Normandy!
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Join this exclusive shore excursion, designed for cruise ship passengers arriving at Le Havre. Upon disembarking, friendly hosts will guide you to the bus for a half-day tour of the beautiful seaside towns of Honfleur and Deauville. Each town offers stunning views and rich culture. You’ll be comfortably returned to your ship with plenty of time before departure.
Deauville, known as the jewel of the Norman coast, is an elegant resort town famed for its glamorous film festival, prestigious horse races, and luxury boutiques. Upon arrival, you’ll take a panoramic bus tour highlighting Deauville’s top attractions, including Villa Strassburger, the Deauville Hippodrome, and the Casino. The bus will drop you off at the Casino, where you can enjoy a short walk to the famous “Les Planches” boardwalk and the beach. Afterward, you’ll have free time to shop, explore, or relax by the sea.
Honfleur is known for its picturesque harbor, colorful houses, and vibrant maritime atmosphere. You’ll wander through charming streets, admire local art, and visit the historic wooden Church of Saint Catherine. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walking tour through the town’s scenic streets and key historical sites. Afterward, you’ll have free time to explore on your own, shop, or indulge in local delicacies.
Afterwards, you’ll have free time to explore on your own, shop, or indulge in local delicacies. Please note: Time spent in each town may be adjusted depending on weather conditions, to ensure guest comfort and optimize the experience.
This tour offers the perfect balance of history, culture, and leisure. Explore Honfleur’s charming streets and Deauville’s chic atmosphere, capturing the essence of these beloved towns. Afterward, you’ll be comfortably transported back to your ship in Le Havre with plenty of time before departure. Enjoy a seamless, memorable experience that showcases the beauty and coastal charm of Normandy.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note: Time spent in each city, Honfleur and Deauville, may be adjusted depending on weather conditions to ensure guest comfort and the best possible experience. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
Reviews(201)
Our trip with the Thelma “The Queen” was made enjoyable because of her. We would definitely recommend this tour to others.
Fabulous day at Honfleur and Deauville, beautiful beach resort and cute quaint French seaport. Plenty of time to shop, eat, and experience the culture! Our guideThelma was amazing, super knowledgeable and plenty of useful information!
Finding the meeting point was not very clear. We were there before 9:15. No one with signs when exiting the ship. It would have helped to have the check in people wear recognizable colorful shirts or jackets. Instructions said to meet by the gates, a 5-8 minute walk. We were there along with 3 others for Vexpeiro and they said the Google map link said we had to go further. I tried to call the 44 number but call didn’t go thru. I was trying to call the 317 number on what’s app but noticed they were calling me. We finally met up. Stressful start. Velma our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable however with a group of 33 and very narrow passageways in Honfleur sometimes when the people in the back got to the stop she was done explaining what it was so we missed it. She did make the bus ride enjoyable and did the best she could with a large group.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that the beginning of the excursion felt stressful, although our team was present at the designated meeting point as communicated before the tour. A large team of port assistants wearing clearly identifiable Vexperio vests was waiting there with multiple Vexperio signs. The meeting point was located a short walk from the ship, rather than directly at the ship’s exit, and detailed directions, a map and our direct contact information were sent by both email and SMS. The telephone numbers mentioned in your review belong to Viator and not to Vexperio. As soon as we realised that you had not reached the meeting point, one of our port assistants went beyond the parking area to look for you and bring you to the group. We strongly encourage all travellers to check the latest email and SMS messages sent before departure, as these contain the confirmed meeting instructions and the direct contact details of our local team. We are nevertheless very happy that, after the difficult start, you enjoyed the excursion and appreciated Velma’s friendly manner, knowledge and efforts to keep a large group engaged. We also appreciate your comments regarding the narrow passageways in Honfleur and will take them into consideration. Kind regards, The Vexperio Team
The bus was nice but what we experienced was limited by an awful tour guide. Walked too fast without using any amplifier so we could not hear him and his accent was heavy. Did not give help with restrooms other than telling us to eat at restaurant and use the bathroom. We were basically left on our own. This tour was expensive and it was the worst tour we endured in our many years of travel. We only had 35 minutes in Deauville and went to another town not on itinerary for an hour on our own that was basically eating places, no shops and a beach we weren't dresses for. This was not what was described online when we booked it. Very disappointed. This tour could have been good with a good guide.
Dear Edward. We are very sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. Regarding the restroom, unfortunately, there is no free public restroom available at the location where you asked. This is why our guide recommended using the restroom at a nearby restaurant. In some locations, restaurants may require a purchase to use their facilities, which is unfortunately outside of our control. We would also like to clarify that both Honfleur and Deauville are included in the advertised itinerary. In both towns, the tour includes a guided portion followed by free time, allowing guests to explore the French coastal towns at their own pace. We are sorry that you felt the time and guided portions did not provide the experience you were expecting. We truly appreciate your feedback regarding the guide and will take it into consideration when reviewing the tour experience with our team. We sincerely regret that you did not enjoy the excursion and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Warm regards, Natalia Vexperio
Great tour. Our guide Lawrence was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and has a great personality. I would recommend this tour.
We were hesitant to book the Viator since the cruise lines caution passengers about getting back on time before the ship sails. Since Viator offered the Honfleur and Deauville excursion we decided to do this one no regrets, the tour guide brought us back to the ship several hrs before departure and we were about to book another excursion to Le Havre. Viator tour guides are very aware of boarding times no need to stress...in fact now that we are comfortable with booking Viator Shore excursions we will continue to search out great excursions for our future trips! In addition Laurence aka Larry the tour guide was fantastic he was very patient always a nice smile when you asked questions always willing to help with making the trip the best! He always had a good side...I don't think he has a bad side, his personality was very nice!
The visit to Deauville was just ok ... we went to the beach and just walked around. I think it would have been better to walk around the town. Honfleur was nice and we enjoyed a nice lunch and walking around the town. The tour guide Lawrence was great. He gave us some interesting facts about the places we wisited.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Honfleur and appreciated the interesting information shared by Lawrence throughout the tour. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We also appreciate your comments regarding Deauville. The itinerary is designed to showcase both the seaside atmosphere and the highlights of this elegant resort town, including the famous beach, “Les Planches” boardwalk, and its unique character. We understand, however, that guests may have different preferences, and we appreciate your suggestion about having more time to explore the town itself. Thank you again for joining us and for sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you again on another Vexperio excursion in the future. Warm regards, Natalia Vexperio
I feel this tour was misleading and a let down overall. We spent 40 minutes in deauville and I’m not sure why we even bothered to go there if we were only going there for such a short time. Then we went to Honfleur which the guide described as the most beautiful place with a postcard picturesque view. It was not. It was a tourist spot with junky flea market finds and really nothing to see. We were given 2 hours of free time there! We could have easily divided our time between the two places, with deauville hanging so much more to see than honfleur but instead we were stuck in this little town with absolutely nothing to do for eons. Guide was knowledgeable but the tour really was not worth the time or money.
Dear Sonal, We're sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. This excursion is designed to provide a balanced introduction to two of Normandy's most iconic destinations. In Deauville, the experience includes a guided panoramic drive past highlights such as Villa Strassburger, the Hippodrome, and the Casino, followed by a guided walk to the famous Les Planches boardwalk and beach before free time to explore independently. The tour then continues to Honfleur, where guests enjoy a guided walking tour through the town's charming streets and historic landmarks, including the unique wooden Church of Saint Catherine. After the guided portion, there is free time to explore the picturesque harbor, browse local shops and art galleries, or enjoy one of the many cafés and local specialties at your own pace. We understand that every traveler has different interests and expectations. Our itinerary is carefully planned to include guided experiences in both destinations while allowing guests time to explore on their own and ensuring a timely return to the cruise ship. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. Feedback like yours is valuable and helps us continue reviewing and improving our tours. Warm regards, Natalia Vexperio
We did a 6-hour tour of the harbour, Deauville and Hon Fleur. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and passionate about the history and culture of the town and buildings. Amazing tour conducted by the guide from Vexperio.
🤩Lawrence gave us a great tour, he was very knowledgeable & friendly and made it a great day out. Well organised and the timings were all good, would happily book again 🤩
